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Does asthma cause congestion?

Medically reviewed by Farah Khan, MD Key Takeaways Asthma can cause chest congestion due to mucus buildup in the lungs.
Though they’re separate conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma are both atopic diseases. Allergies can trigger asthma, and having asthma can increase your risk for allergic rhinitis. Allergic ...